Raphinha is enjoying the best season of his career at FC Barcelona this season, racking up a tally of 25 goals and 18 assists from 40 games in all competitions.
The 28-year-old Brazilian international has come up clutch for the Blaugrana at every step of the way this season, as a result of which he is already being touted as a contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
Raphinha’s explosion this season has not gone unnoticed. While the winger was already attracting interest from Saudi Arabia, some English heavyweights have also set their sights on the Barcelona captain now.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United interested in Raphinha
Indeed, according to Caught Offside, the Premier League trio of Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United are closely monitoring Raphinha ahead of the summer transfer window.
It is no secret that Arsenal are long-term admirers of the 28-year-old winger and had tried to sign him from Leeds United during the same window that he joined Barcelona.
Having once more failed in an attempt to sign him from Barça last year, it appears that the Gunners manager Mikel Arteta still remains keen on acquiring the Brazilian international’s services.
Raphinha is in demand in the Premier League. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Moreover, Manchester United, who are struggling to perform under new manager Ruben Amorim, also consider the Barcelona winger a target.
However, given the recent claims made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe about the club’s finances, it remains to be seen whether they have the funds to pull off a signing of this level.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are unlikely to have any issues funding a move for Raphinha, who could be seen as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah.
The Egyptian superstar’s contract expires at the end of the season and intriguingly, he is understood to have offered his services to Barcelona.
Apart from these three heavyweights, Newcastle United are also said to be closely watching Raphinha’s performances for the Catalan giants.
Despite all the interest, though, Raphinha is pretty much an untouchable at Barcelona, who are already working on renewing his contract on improved terms.